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City of DASSEL File Photo Serving the City of Dassel are Council Member Andrew Carlson, Council Member Tom Weseloh, City Clerk/Treasurer Terri Boese, Mayor Ron Hungerford, Council Member Lynn Holloran and Council Member James Hallquist. City offices City offi ces are located at 460 Third Street, on the corner of Third St. and Parker Ave. (Highway 12). Postal address is City of Dassel, PO Box 391, Dassel, MN 55325. Check out the City of Dassel website at www.dassel.com. To reach city hall by phone, call 320-275-2454; hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. The City Clerk’s offi ce, library, and community room (call to reserve) are all conveniently located in city hall. The City Clerk’s offi ce provides information to citizens and visitors, issues building permits, and oversees utility services. City Council Mayor Ron Hungerford, 320-275-2454. Council members: James Hallquist, Andrew Carlson, Lynn Holloran, and Tom Weseloh. Regular Council meetings take place at 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the city hall, and special meetings are scheduled at times as needed to carry out the business of the city. The council encourages residents to participate on various boards and committees. Contact the clerk’s offi ce for more information, 320-275-2454. City staff includes: Terri Boese, Clerk/Treasurer; Tracey Bergum, Deputy Clerk; Mitchell Otten, Public Works Director; Carolyn Holje, Museum Director; Dave Johnson, Fire Chief; and Marvin Vetsch, Liquor Store Manager. Planning and Zoning The Planning and Zoning Commission meets as needed about matters dealing with signage and land use regulatory controls. Law enforcement The City of Dassel contracts with the Meeker County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services. Contact the department at 320-693-5400, or in case of emergency, dial 911. Winter parking Dassel has an ordinance which regulates the parking of vehicles during the winter months. There is no parking on city streets during and up to 48 hours after a snow event. Snowmobile ordinance The City of Dassel snowmobile ordinance limits snowmobiles to one trip out of town, and one trip into town only. No snowmobiling is allowed in the city from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Pet ordinance Stop in at City Hall to get your dog license. The license fee for spayed or neutered dogs is $5. The regular license fee is $10. Licenses must be renewed annually, and they expire December 31. Dogs must be leashed or under the control of a responsible person. Dogs running at large will be picked up. The fee for an unlicensed dog pick-up is $50. Utilities Water and sewer services are provided by the City of Dassel. Bills are sent out by the 10th of each month and are due by the last day of the current month. Water services may be turned off for non-payment. Before you sell your property, an inspection of the sanitary and stormwater sewer connections must be completed and certifi cate of compliance issued by the City. If a line needs 320.286.2118 DASSELCOKATO.COM | 5